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... head . At length , when our pedestrian began to supply the wants of little Wasp , the Scotch store - farmer , for such was Mr Dinmont , found himself at leisure to enter into conversation . " A bonnie terrier that , sir - and a fell ...
... head . At length , when our pedestrian began to supply the wants of little Wasp , the Scotch store - farmer , for such was Mr Dinmont , found himself at leisure to enter into conversation . " A bonnie terrier that , sir - and a fell ...
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... drawn up so as to shew to full advantage her masculine stature , and her head somewhat thrown back , that the large bonnet with which her face was shrouded , might not interrupt her steady GUY MANNERING . 15 CHAPTER II. ...
... drawn up so as to shew to full advantage her masculine stature , and her head somewhat thrown back , that the large bonnet with which her face was shrouded , might not interrupt her steady GUY MANNERING . 15 CHAPTER II. ...
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... head . The other villain , hastening to meet Brown , called to his companion to come along , " for that one's content ; " meaning , probably , past resistance or complaint . One ruffian was arm- ed with a cutlass , the other with a ...
... head . The other villain , hastening to meet Brown , called to his companion to come along , " for that one's content ; " meaning , probably , past resistance or complaint . One ruffian was arm- ed with a cutlass , the other with a ...
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... head streaming with blood , and recognized his deliverer and his little attendant . " I hope , sir , you are not hurt dangerously ? " " O , deil a bit - my head can stand a gay clour -nae thanks to them though , and mony to you . But ...
... head streaming with blood , and recognized his deliverer and his little attendant . " I hope , sir , you are not hurt dangerously ? " " O , deil a bit - my head can stand a gay clour -nae thanks to them though , and mony to you . But ...
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... head down as if to reconnoitre the swamp more nearly , stretched forward his fore - feet , and stood as fast as if he had been cut out of stone . " Had we not better , " said Brown , " dismount , and leave him to his fate - or can you ...
... head down as if to reconnoitre the swamp more nearly , stretched forward his fore - feet , and stood as fast as if he had been cut out of stone . " Had we not better , " said Brown , " dismount , and leave him to his fate - or can you ...
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Page 339 - My pulse, as yours, doth temperately keep time, And makes as healthful music. It is not madness That I have utter'd : bring me to the test, And I the matter will re-word, which madness Would gambol from.
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Page 268 - I remember the tune well, though I cannot guess what should at present so strongly recall it to my memory. " He took his flageolet from his pocket, and played a simple melody. Apparently the tune awoke the corresponding associations of a damsel...
Page 452 - MAGISTRATE. I hear thy words, I feel thy pain; Forbear awhile to speak thy woes; Receive our aid, and then again The story of thy life disclose. For, though seduced and led astray, Thou'st travell'd far and wander'd long; Thy God hath seen thee all the way, And all the turns that led thee wrong.
Page 35 - Grins fell destruction, to the monster's heart Let the dart lighten from the nervous arm. These Britain knows not; give, ye Britons, then Your sportive fury, pitiless, to pour Loose on the nightly robber of the fold Him, from his craggy winding haunts unearth'd, Let all the thunder of the chase pursue.
Page 205 - A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason ; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect.